During the flood, upstream where water first accumulates, the depth of water on the flood plains may be barely over the tops of the natural levees, but downstream the water piles up because it does not flow very fast downhill on a nearly flat surface.
In addition to these exemptions, certain benefit arrangements do not fall under ERISAâs definition of a welfare benefit plan. ERISA generally does NOT apply to the following arrangements: Adoption assistance plans ; Section 125 prem ium -only plans (although the planâs benefit components may be subject to ERISA);
Conclusion: Such a plan is not subject to New Yorks External Appeal Law, but is subject to regulations promulgated in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 29 U.S.C.A. Â§ 1001 et seq.(West 1999 and 2003 Supplement).McKinney 2002), is, as is New Yorks Internal Appeal Law, specifically made not applicable to ERISA plans. New York Insurance Law Â§ 4908 (McKinney 2000) and New York Public Health Law Â§ 4908 (McKinney 2002).